When I start to “feel good” again, my faith actually starts to slip. It is so subtle that I almost don’t even realize it. As I start to “feel better”, I start to take my life back into my own hands again. I start to think “I can do this”.
The crisis has slightly lifted. I […]
This is Part 2 of 2 on the Danger of Feeling Good Again. Part 1 can be viewed here.
Previous principles discussed:
First principle: Keep an accurate measure of yourself.
Second principle: Today is a New Day.
Third principle: Keep your eyes on God.
Fourth principle: Stay calm.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10 [+/-]Psalm 46:10
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I have a new friend through my women’s bible study group. We have been emailing back and forth some, offering encouragement and support during some of our “life trials” (It’s not if they will come, but when!). Well, anyway, at the end of one of her recent notes, she remarked…………….Every morning when I get up, […]
Read full post...Anna Landers, the columnist, is quoted as saying “When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate.”On this Thanksgiving Day, you might be struggling. It might be a slight annoyance. A sliver of sorts. Where a small remedy will likely be enough. Or you might be […]
Read full post...It’s a rainy morning here. I just drove our two youngest children to school so they wouldn’t get wet and cold standing at the corner for the bus. I popped into our local small grocery store for things for dinner. The stores are getting noticeably busier with Thanksgiving just three days away […]
Read full post...Chris gave me a little paper devotional from “The Upper Room”. I have seen them before, but it’s been a long time. I was really struck by the one that I read this morning. I wanted to share it in hopes that it would encourage you as much as it encouraged me.
Facing Goliath
Hi Friends-Sometimes God just hits me right between the eyes! I am having “one of those” kind of experiences. I am reading Joyce Meyer’s book entitled “The Power of Simple Prayer-How to Talk with God about Everything”. Well, I am cruising right along with the book. It’s a great read. I’m in chapter 12 […]
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